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acrw4i@r.postjobfree.com Saeid Dousti 324, Peyton Ct. Charlottesville, VA,

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SUMMARY

•!Fluid film bearing and rotordynamic specialist

•!Strong mathematical modeling and analyzing skills

•!Highly motivated, and resourceful. Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a variety of constituents with diverse backgrounds

EDUCATION

•!Doctorate of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering, University of Virginia, ROMAC labs., USA, 2009-2014 Dissertation: “Nonlinear Modeling and Linear Coefficients Identification of Fixed Geometry Bearings and Squeeze Film Dampers”

GPA: 3.92

•!Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering,

Sharif University of Technology, Iran (Ranked one in Iran), 2006-2009 Thesis: “Nonlinear oscillations of high-speed, rotating orthotropic disks” GPA: 3.54

•!Bachelor of Science/Solid Mechanics 2002-2006

Iran University of Science & Technology, Iran (Ranked four in Iran) Thesis: “Kinematical and Dynamical Modeling & Simulation of 6 DOF Stewart Motion Platforms with Solid and Flexible Linkages”

GPA: 3.32

EXPERIENCE

Senior Technical Fellow at Rotor Bearing Solutions International, LLC, (2014-Current)

•!Rotordynamic Analysis: Rotor Audit based on API spec., Turbocharger design and analysis

•!Fluid Film Bearing Design: design of fluid film bearings for rotormachinery applications

•!Fluid Film Bearing Computer Program Development: HydroSol development, a MATLAB based code

•!Active Magnetic Bearing Design: design and analysis of magnetic bearings for compressor applications Research Assistant at ROMAC lab, University of Virginia, (2009-2014)

•!Tilting Pad Bearing Design: design and analysis of TPBs for 3 mass test rig

•!Gas Turbine Engine Analysis: Rotordynamic analyses of GEnx-2b and Rolls Royce 3007A engines

•!O-ring Seal Modeling and Analysis: mechanical behavior of O-ring seals in squeeze film dampers

•!Foil Bearing Research: Analysis of bump type foil bearings, modeling of air film and foil bumps friction

•!CFD analysis of Squeeze Film Damper: CFD analysis using ANSYS CFX

•!RotorLab+ development: a comprehensive rotordynamic package, developer of SFD solver (MAXSFD)

•!ROMAC Short Course: Over 30 presentations for 5 years 2009-2013 on rotordynamic Software Support Consultant:

•!Fluid film bearing codes: HydroSol, MAXBRG, THPAD, THBRG, HYROBRG, HYROB Internship:

•!Allaire Development Company: Fluid film bearing specialist, bearing and rotordynamic analyses of Solar Turbine Titan 130 gearbox.

•!Iran Transfo, Zanjan, Iran 2005, manufacturer of electric transformers

•!Acoustic lab.: Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran (summer 2004) SOFTWARE SKILLS

•!Mathematica, Matlab, ROMAC rotordynamic and bearing packages, ANSYS CFX, Fluent, Solid Works, Mechanical Desktop, C++, Fortran

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Membership: ASME, STLE, APS,GESC

Peer Review (10+ paper): ASME, Journal of Applied Mechanics, International Journal of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, ASME, IGTI TurboExpo Conference, Journal of Engineering Tribology PUBLICATIONS

Journal papers

•!Dousti, S., Allaire, P., Dimond, T., Cao, J., “ An Extended Reynold Equation Applicable to High Reduced Reynolds Operation of Journal Bearings, Part I: Convective Inertia Effects ”, Submitted to Tribology International.

•!Dousti, S., Allaire, P., Dimond, T., Cao, J., “ An Extended Reynold Equation Applicable to High Reduced Reynolds Operation of Journal Bearings, Part II: Temporal Inertia Effects ”, Submitted to Tribology International.

•!Dousti, S., Cao, J., Younan, A., Allaire, P., Dimond, T., (2012), “Temporal and Convective Inertia Effects in Plain Journal Bearings With Eccentricity, Velocity and Acceleration”, Journal of Tribology, 134, 3.

•!Dousti, S., Jalali, M.A, (2012), “In-Plane and Transverse Eigenmodes of High-speed Rotating Composite Disks”, Journal of Applied Mechanics, July 2012.

Conference papers

•!Sarshari, E, Vasegh, N., Khaghani, M., Dousti, S., (2013), “Sliding Mode Control in Ziegler’s Pendulum with Tracking Force: Novel Modeling Considerations”, ASME IMECE, Nov. 15-21, San Diego, California.

•!Patel, A., Ribando, R., Untaroiu, A., Dousti, S., (2013), “Streamline Analysis Method to Determine Force Loading on Axial Compressor Blades”, ASME IMECE, Nov. 15-21, San Diego, California, USA.

•!Dousti, S, Kaplan, J.A., He, F, Allaire, P.E., (2013), “Elastomer O-rings as Centering Spring in Squeeze Film Damper: Application to Turbochargers”, ASME Turbo Expo, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

•!Kaplan, J.A., Dousti, S., Allaire, P.E., (2013), “Rotordynamic modeling of gears and geared systems”, ASME Turbo Expo, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

•!He, F., Dousti, S., Allaire, P.E., (2013), “Forced Response of a Flexible Rotor with Squeeze Film Damper Under Parametric Change”, ASME Turbo Expo, 2013, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

•!Dousti, S, Allaire, P.E., Dimond, T.W., (2013), “Rotor Dynamic Modeling of Gas Turbine Engines Supported with Squeeze Film Dampers”, poster presented at STLE, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

•!Dousti, S, Allaire, P.E., Dimond, T.W., (2012), “Static and Dynamic Analysis of Floating Bush Bearings with Evaluation of Inertia Effects”, STLE, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

•!Korayem, M.H. and Dousti, S., (2007), “Dynamic virtual work analysis of 6UPS-Stewart platform with flexible linkages”, International Congress on Manufacturing Engineering, December 10-13, Tehran, Iran.

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